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Vanadinite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Colemanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.40-2.42  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vanadinite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Colemanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vanadinite and Colemanite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.

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